In honour of Roger Federer’s 39th birthday, the ATP Tour is celebrating by reliving 39 facts, moments or memories that have made his tennis career spectacular thus far. 39 – Combined wins against Novak Djokovic (23) and Rafael Nadal (16) 38 – Winner of a record 38… Read More ›
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#CNN – #Tennis legend #SerenaWilliams helps to donate 4.25 million face masks to schools in need
(CNN)Serena Williams is helping to donate 4.25 million face masks to schools in the US as children prepare to head back to classrooms in the coming months. The 23-grand-slam champion has teamed up with t-shirt company Bella+Canvas, the National School Board Association… Read More ›
#ESPN: #AndyMurray calls for more mixed-gender events on #Tennis tours
Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray has said tennis is “missing a trick” by not including more team events involving both men and women on the main tours. Mixed doubles is currently played only at the four Grand Slams on the professional… Read More ›
The #Irish Times: #Wimbledon #Tennis is the very heartbeat of an English summer
THE IRISH TIMES: It has always been at the heart of the English summer and endearingly also a long standing metaphor for July rain. It has come to define a fortnight section of the holidays like no other sport. The… Read More ›
Fan vote: #Rafael #Nadal at #FrenchOpen #Tennis beats #UsainBolt at #Olympics in final
A month ago we asked you readers and sports fan to join the ESPN vote to decide which individual or team has been the most dominant in the 21st century. Today, we can announce the winner: Rafael Nadal at the French Open…. Read More ›
Good for #Tennis it can compete with other sports financially, says #RogerFederer
ZURICH: Tennis legend Roger Federer feels it is good for the sport that players are getting financially stronger and can compete in that aspect with other disciplines. The 20-time Grand Slam champion recently was in the top spot on the… Read More ›
#Duchess #Kate sports chic dress with #Tennis theme for #Wimbledon call with #AndyMurray
View this post on Instagram Game. Set. Match. 🎾 • To mark what would have been the start of finals weekend of the famous @Wimbledon Championships, The Duchess of Cambridge (Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club)… Read More ›
#Tennis: Differences Between #Federer & #Sampras’ Grass Games
Paul Annacone has coached the two men who have won more Wimbledon titles than anyone else: Roger Federer (8) and Pete Sampras (7). According to the former World No. 12, there are differences between what makes them great on grass. “Pete’s is obviously his serve…. Read More ›